Patents by Inventor John William Colyn

John William Colyn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Waxy wheat products and processes for producing same
    Patent number: 7935376
    Abstract: This invention relates to a storage stable buoyant waxy grain wherein the waxy grain is waxy triticale and waxy wheat. The starch in the waxy grain is gelatinized throughout and the cooked waxy grains of this invention can be stored for prolonged times in air tight or conventional cereal containers having a liner without acquiring rancid odors or tastes even in the absence of preservatives that inhibit the development of rancidity. Preferably, the waxy wholegrain is a waxy wheat having a protein content of no more than 14% by dry weight. The processes for preparing the waxy wholegrain food products of this invention are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignees: Kellogg Company, The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Lori Ann Wilson, John William Colyn, Grace Lai, Craig Morris
  • Waxy wheat products and processes for producing same
    Publication number: 20030008049
    Abstract: This invention relates to a storage stable buoyant waxy grain wherein the waxy grain is waxy triticale and waxy wheat. The starch in the waxy grain is gelatinized throughout and the cooked waxy grains of this invention can be stored for prolonged times in air tight or conventional cereal containers having a liner without acquiring rancid odors or tastes even in the absence of preservatives that inhibit the development of rancidity. Preferably, the waxy wholegrain is a waxy wheat having a protein content of no more than 14% by dry weight. The processes for preparing the waxy wholegrain food products of this invention are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Lori Ann Wilson, John William Colyn, Grace Lai, Craig Morris